Chemical-Free Gardening Tips #2

Chemical free tips to rebalance the eco-systems in your garden.  #2: Ponds: ecological hotspots for biodiversity.  Installing a small pond in your garden can help control garden pests like aphids, provide a valuable home for amphibians, act as a carbon sink and become an ecological hotspot for biodiversity. Follow my son’s lead and add enormous benefits to your…


Chemical-Free Gardening Tips #1

Chemical free tips to rebalance the eco-systems in your garden.  #1: Install a combination of companion plants and herbs.  Companion planting is a time-tested gardening method that enriches and protects vulnerable crops. Planting ‘companion’ plants among other plants can help them to grow by either attracting beneficial insects, repelling pests, or by acting as a…


NAS – Supporting the Allotment Community

In late January, The National Allotment Society (NAS) announced it was partnering with Natural Grower to enable NAS members the opportunity to try our incredible compost, liquid fertiliser, soil conditioner and plant feed. We are excited about this latest endorsement. NAS took feedback from impartial sources to ensure the quality of our products and the…


Raymond Blanc Gardening School

Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons Raymond Blanc Gardening School ‘Soil to Plate’ course will be using Natural Grower compost.  ‘We are excited to be using Natural Grower compost in our ‘Soil to Plate’ course showcasing different types of growing mediums for our guests. Natural Grower’s ethos is something that is very important to us at The…


National Allotment Society Partnership

We are delighted to have partnered with The National Allotment Society to provide their members with 10% off our liquid fertiliser, compost and plant feed & soil conditioner. The National Allotment Society (NAS) works to protect, promote and preserve allotments for everyone. They campaign against government legislation which threatens allotments, engage with local authorities to ensure they…


Buddha Bowl – Amelia Freer

Next up on our #ngcookalong is the Buddha Bowl recipe from Amelia Freer. The beauty of this recipe is that you can use whatever you have left over in your fridge, and it is wonderful served alongside all sorts of main dishes. INGREDIENTS For the miso tahini dressing: * 85g tahini * 2 cloves garlic,…


GIVEAWAY with Shell on Earth!

We have teamed up with another family run company to bring you the first of our 2023 GIVEAWAYS! Shell on Earth, is a family business from New Quay in West Wales. They recycle the whelk shells generated at their seafood processing company, for use with houseplants and in gardens and landscaping. Ideal for garden borders,…


Squash, Feta and Balsamic Onion Egg Muffins

If you are following the #ngcookalong, here is your next recipe from Amelia Freer – delicious savoury muffins! The combination of the tangy feta with the sweetness of the balsamic onions and roasted squash is delicious. If you prefer, you can use any mix of cheese and roasted vegetables that you like. If you don’t…


One-pan Mushroom and Leek Pasta

We are kick-starting the #ngcookalong with @AmeliaFreer’s fuss-free One Pot Mushroom and Leek Pasta INGREDIENTS * 1 punnet mushrooms (about 200g), sliced * ½ leek, trimmed and sliced * 1 medium courgette, sliced * olive oil, for drizzling * 1 clove garlic, crushed * 80g feta * ½ tsp fresh or dried thyme leaves *…


Demand for plant-based fertilisers keeps rising

Lots of gardeners no longer want to use products that contain animal matter. With our plant-based products, there is no need to use fish, blood and bone to feed your plants. Great results are achieved when growing vegetables veganically. You feed the soil, which in turn feeds your plants. By looking after the soil you…